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When given the opportunity, I love In n Out. Double double protein style.

Mochilero in Scottsdale. Casual Mexican place. Mushroom tacos are to die for!

Vacation breafast- tjs gf hamburger bun, egg, sausage, cheese. Partner the same but with tjs gf everything bagel.

@lemniscate I appreciate the mention of Coach House, I'll be in Scottsdale this Friday!

Unless the bear was living on fish, it will be quite mild in flavor. This harvest (2 bears) was our first and decided to grind and cut 50/50 with ground pork shoulder and make into sausage-the fore mentioned spicy Italian, and a mild breakfast sausage. I had about 3 pounds left of chunks that I made a stew with which was amazing. I would do something really simple if this is your first bear meat. I like the idea of meatballs- perhaps with ground veal (if you can get it) since its milder than ground beef and a gentle hand when it comes to seasoning them.

I feel quite the same about holiday meals, be grateful to have a seat at the table. I ask guests what they are allergic to, hate, love. aside from that, they can make their own meal in their own house if they want to dictate whats on the table.

Last night was bear pasta. Spicy Italian black bear/pork sausage, onion, mushroom Raos marinara over Rummo gf pasta. (Mozzarella hidden between the two). And Brazi bites cheese balls. Couple nights ago was on my own for dinner so prepared chicken curry that I added shrimp to.

Turns out I'll be alone for the day (Partner going to his family) and I am working so.... to be determined. The only thing that is set in stone- there will NOT be turkey on my plate (thank heaven!). Im guessing either wings, curry of some fashion or a Yellow Pea Soup from Hank Shaw that I positively LOVE and partner doesnt. (it has ham hocks and rutabaga, there is nothing to not love!)

Elk roast done in the oven with carrots, onions, potatoes. Gravy with mushroom and onion. lubed up

Vastly different ideas on what equals dinner with guests! No one would starve if Partner was left to his own devices, and none of our friends would blink twice other than to ask if I had gone on a trip.

I find the busier I am, the less I care about cooking. I am in the middle of a 7 week stint working 12 hours/7day per week. I would be happy with a can of campbells or some popcorn or a piece of bologna inhaled in front of the open fridge. Partner however wants food. So things get thrown together,most of which I do not want or enjoy when I do eat. If friends are expected, I make more effort and enjoy it but I halfway resent it too-especially when its last minute and the invite wasnt my idea.

Friend said "charcuterie board doesn't cover it, charcuterie table is more apt". Missing-salmon dip, a hunk of smoked salmon, apple pie goat cheese (which was fabulous!) and a bowl of crackers. (And yes, the Halloween tablecloth is still on) 3 salami, ham, prosciutto. Jarlsburg, medium cheddar, horseradish chive, and tomato basil. Mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms, pickled onions, cowboy candy, brie, bread and butter pickles, baby spicy dills, olives and mozz roll with pepperoni.

It's the weekend so real breakfast. Bear breakfast sausage and gravy with Cappellos gf buttermilk biscuits. I usually make my own gf biscuits but grabbed 2 packages of Cappellos and holy cow they are great biscuits partners included 2 over med eggs. Washed out but-

Might look like the dogs dinner but- cilantro rice, black beans, layered enchiladas with moose. I make layered enchiladas each fall for partner to take to hunting camp, I was craving them so I raided the freezer stash.

Goose gravy with rustic mash. (Wild goose legs and thighs pressure cooked. Onions, mushrooms, gravy).

Wild turkey(the animal, not the beverage) gumbo with shrimp and andouille

Mixed greens, hb eggs, cucumber onion, black olives, yellow pepper, pepperoni and unshown lighthouse ranch.

I'd heard the same for 30+years and and then was told that folks ate them! Protein doesn't go to waste in my world so I figured if it was inedible it'd be dog food. It's quite pleasant.

@Dejah your Scotch Broth veg soup is screaming my name on this cold windy day. Looks a perfect warming bowl!

@gfwebYes. They are hunted here (and other states) and many consider them to be the best game meat. Meat is very inoffensive when raw (some game has an unpleasant raw stink), very similar to pork in texture (raw or cooked). I have prepared it in chile verde and stirfry, it plays very nicely and doesn't need strong flavors to mask gamey-ness. This was a young male, 3-ish years old, 120ish pounds.

Baked pasta dish- Rummo gf pasta, bear sausage, mushrooms, onions, Rao sauce, mozzarella

Stir-fry with peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, mountain lion. Couple heaping tablespoons of chili crisp added proper heat.

First cooking post work trip- thighs, peppers, onions and mushrooms all done on a sheet pan and yellow rice.

I'm 48 and recall them being free as a teenager in the grain belt (Midwest United States).

Not quite the dogs dinner but a far cry from my salad lunches at home. Happen to be traveling and am relatively remote. So, grocery store chef salad with hotel cottage cheese from breakfast added for more protein. Will have some yogurt, string cheese, and pickles before the end of the work day.